English 4 CP: Wednesday/Thursday: 9/24,25/14

Benchmarks
*LAFS.1112.RI.3.7 Using multiple sources and media
*LAFS.1112.W.4.10 Write routinely over extended time frames
*LAFS.1112.L.3.5 Figures of speech

Essential Question
*What challenges must I overcome to keep focus on a long term project?

Agenda
1. Bell Ringer
a. Explain, in detail, something interesting you've learned about medieval ages/castles and/or where you are with the Canterbury Tales and explain - troubles, successes, or anything else related to the project
2. Project time
a. Complete make up work by this week or zeros become permanent
b. Complete castle project due on or before this Friday
c. Complete notebook checks for grade book
d. Show completed Prologue questions for grade?
e. Q & A always available as is individual assistance.
*** f. Handout and explanation of last project, the comparison/contrast paper with the warning that the work continues even during homecoming.

Drama: Wednesday/Thursday: 9/24,25/14

Benchmark
*PE.912.C.2.3: Analyze the movement performance of self and others.
*PE.912.M.1.5: Apply strategies for self-improvement based on strengths and needs
*TH.912.F.3.3: Exhibit independence, discipline, and commitment to the theatre process when working on projects and productions

Essential Question
*What is required to set up all stages of a production and fulfill all production requirements?

Agenda:
1. Bell Ringer
a. A team will perform their pantomime
b. As the pantomimes are completed, students will do an improv on facial acting, staying in character, or something related to the current play
c. The class will write a responsive journal
2. Students will work on character constructs, developing models and examples, by teams
a. Students will write up journals about the activities
3. Students will create a set design by teams
4. Focus on research for history project
a. Set a day for a follow up check for a grade
b. Make sure all requirements are clear and understandable
- Topic choice with brief explanation
- Time, date, work log to be maintained for every time you work on the project
- Maintain a complete list of websites and resources
- Summary and notes of all information gathered, sufficient for report
- Must find and maintain quotes, speeches, and any other performable materials.
5. When time, show "Maltese Falcon" or "Casablanca" to strengthen students performance in the current play in which Sam Club is a mock up of Humphrey Bogart, and the play itself is set as a parody of the "Maltese Falcon."
6. Mr. Frank will come on every day he is available to set up auditions and rehearsals. Time is getting short.
7. Make up work and journals

English 4 CP: Monday/Tuesday: 9/22,23/14

Benchmarks
*LAFS.1112.RI.3.7 Using multiple sources and media
*LAFS.1112.W.4.10 Write routinely over extended time frames
*LAFS.1112.L.3.5 Figures of speech

Essential Question
*What challenges must I overcome to keep focus on a long term project?

Agenda
1. Bell Ringer
a. Superhero writing
b. Create another question
c. What's happening with Canterbury Tales and explain - in detail
2. Project time
a. Complete make up work by this week or zeros become permanent
b. Complete castle project due on or before this Friday
c. Complete notebook checks for grade book
d. Show completed Prologue questions for grade?
e. Q & A always available as is individual assistance.

Drama: Monday/Tuesday: 9/22,23/14

Benchmark
*PE.912.C.2.3: Analyze the movement performance of self and others.
*PE.912.M.1.5: Apply strategies for self-improvement based on strengths and needs
*TH.912.F.3.3: Exhibit independence, discipline, and commitment to the theatre process when working on projects and productions

Essential Question
*What is required to set up all stages of a production and fulfill all production requirements?

Agenda:
1. Bell Ringer
a. A team will perform their pantomime
b. The class will write a responsive journal
2. Students will work on character constructs, developing models and examples, by teams
a. Students will write up journals about the activities
3. Students will create a set design by teams
4. Go over journals and expectations
5. Focus on research for history project
a. Set a day for a follow up check for a grade
b. Make sure all requirements are clear and understandable
- Topic choice with brief explanation
- Time, date, work log to be maintained for every time you work on the project
- Maintain a complete list of websites and resources
- Summary and notes of all information gathered, sufficient for report
- Must find and maintain quotes, speeches, and any other performable materials.
6. When time, show "Maltese Falcon" or "Casablanca" to strengthen students performance in the current play in which Sam Club is a mock up of Humphrey Bogart, and the play itself is set as a parody of the "Maltese Falcon."
7. Mr. Frank will come on every day he is available to set up auditions and rehearsals. Time is getting short.

English 4 CP: Thursday/Friday: 9/18,19/14

Benchmark

*LAFS.1112.W.1.3 (W) Write narratives using structure and details

*LAFS.1112.W.4.10 (W) Write routinely over extended time frames

*LAFS.6.1.2: (W) Capitalization, punctuation and spelling

Essential question

*How do you develop and maintain a complete process for a long term project, writing and keeping track of all components of the assignment?

Agenda

1. Bell Ringer

a. Group or individual research: Create a question about castles and/or medieval ages and answer it. The answer should be a minimum of 1 good paragraph.

2. Go over all current assignments for questions and student needs.

3. All grades were posted and updated in the back of the class.

a. Students were instructed to make up all missed work

b. Not all make up work may show up on the midterm grade, but grades will be updated: the price of waiting.

4. Project time

a. Students were allowed to use class or personal technology to work on the castle project

b. Students complete with other work or unable to work on other assignments are to use the time working on the Canterbury Tales assignment.

5. While students are working, the teacher will do/complete a notebook and timeline check.

6. Set up Remind 101 and push getting on the program

Drama: Thursday/Friday: 9/18,19/14

Benchmark

*PE.912.C.2.3: Analyze the movement performance of self and others.

*PE.912.M.1.5: Apply strategies for self-improvement based on strengths and needs

*TH.912.F.3.3: Exhibit independence, discipline, and commitment to the theatre process when working on projects and productions

Essential Question

*What is required to set up all stages of a production and fulfill all production requirements?

Agenda:

1. Bell Ringer

a. A team will perform their pantomime

b. The class will write a responsive journal

2. Follow through

a. Students will work on character constructs, developing models and examples

b. Students will write up journals about the activities

c. Complete rewrites regarding the sticky script problems.

3. Go over journals and expectations

4. Mr. Frank will continue working on auditions and rehearsal requirements

English 4 CP: Tuesday/Wednesday: 9/16,17/14

Benchmark

*LAFS.1112.W.1.3 (W) Write narratives using structure and details

*LAFS.1112.W.4.10 (W) Write routinely over extended time frames

*LAFS.6.1.2: (W) Capitalization, punctuation and spelling

Essential question

*How do you develop and maintain a complete process for a long term project, writing and keeping track of all components of the assignment?

Agenda

1. Bell Ringer

a. Group or individual research: Make a list of 5 every day objects. Create a figurative language description for each of the 5 objects.

2. Go over all current assignments for questions and student needs.

3. Students were given a clear explanation of the difference between child and adult behavior, the difference between self government and being governed by others.

4. All grades were posted in the back of the class.

a. Students were instructed to make up all missed work

b. Not all make up work may show up on the midterm grade, but grades will be updated: the price of waiting.

5. Project time

a. Students were allowed to use class or personal technology to work on the castle project

b. Students complete with other work or unable to work on other assignments are to use the time working on the Canterbury Tales assignment.

6. While students are working, the teacher will do/complete a notebook and timeline check.

7. Set up Remind 101

Drama: Tuesday/Wednesday: 9/16,17/14

Benchmark

*PE.912.C.2.3: Analyze the movement performance of self and others.

*PE.912.M.1.5: Apply strategies for self-improvement based on strengths and needs

*TH.912.F.3.3: Exhibit independence, discipline, and commitment to the theatre process when working on projects and productions

Essential Question

*What is required to set up all stages of a production and fulfill all production requirements?

Agenda:

1. Bell Ringer

a. A team will perform their pantomime

b. The class will write a responsive journal

2. Follow through

a. All script reading and notes

-Turn in all related work

b. Assess the scripts and choose

- justify the choice(s)

c. Complete rewrites regarding the sticky script problems.

3. UL's will prep the class for stage direction: the 9 squares

a. Impromptu's regarding instructions with interruptions.

b. This is prep for Mr. Frank's direction

English 4 CP: Friday/Monday: 9/12,15/14

Benchmark

*LAFS.1112.W.1.3 (W) Write narratives using structure and details

*LAFS.1112.W.4.10 (W) Write routinely over extended time frames

*LAFS.6.1.2: (W) Capitalization, punctuation and spelling

Essential question

*How do you develop and maintain a complete process for a long term project, writing and keeping track of all components of the assignment?

Agenda

1. Bell Ringer

a. Group research: Explain what feudalism is and how it works. Compare to current political rule.

2. Go over all current assignments for questions and student needs.

3. Students were given a clear explanation of the difference between child and adult behavior, the difference between self government and being governed by others.

4. All grades were posted in the back of the class.

a. Students were instructed to make up all missed work

5. Project time

a. Students were allowed to use class or personal technology to work on the castle project

b. Students complete with other work or unable to work on other assignments are to use the time working on the Canterbury Tales assignment.

6. While students are working, the teacher will do a notebook check.

Drama: Friday/Monday: 9/12,15/14

Benchmark

*PE.912.C.2.3: Analyze the movement performance of self and others.

*PE.912.M.1.5: Apply strategies for self-improvement based on strengths and needs

*TH.912.F.3.3: Exhibit independence, discipline, and commitment to the theatre process when working on projects and productions

Essential Question

*What is required to set up all stages of a production and fulfill all production requirements?

Agenda:

1. Bell Ringer

a. A team will perform their pantomime

b. The class will write a responsive journal

2. Follow through

a. All script reading and notes

-Turn in all related work

b. Assess the scripts and choose

- justify the choice(s)

c. Complete rewrites regarding the sticky script problems.

3. Begin auditions: Mr. Frank will be here

a. Determine how many teams

b. Determine each person's roll in the production (all must be assigned.)

English 4 CP: 9/10,11/14

Benchmark

*LAFS.1112.W.1.3 (W) Write narratives using structure and details

*LAFS.1112.W.4.10 (W) Write routinely over extended time frames

*LAFS.6.1.2: (W) Capitalization, punctuation and spelling

Essential question

*How do you develop and maintain a complete process for a long term project, writing and keeping track of all components of the assignment?

Agenda 

1. Bell Ringer

a. In your chosen group, do a Venn diagram or a comparison chart to show how a castle is like and not like a home. You have about 20 minutes
  b. Handout Capitalization study guide and challenge students to use this time to master/review the skill.

2. Students may use class room computers or any other tech resources to research castle structures and choose a castle to create. 

3. Students need to find out the work they are missing and make it up

4. Students need to find resources they can post in the classroom to assist others in finding medieval vocabulary, history, social structure, and much more.

5. Students need to create their project diary and begin all the steps required to complete the project

6. Get your project timeline out and show it to the teacher for a grade

7. Hand syllabus back to students for them to keep in their notebook

8. Notebook check next class

Drama: 9/10,11/14

Benchmark

*TH.912.F.2.4: Analyze script to put on production

*TH.912.S.1.7: Interpret dramatic texts for production

*TH.912.O.2.4: Create pantomime showing full character arc

Daily Question

* What must go into a pantomime to develop a full character or story?

Agenda

1. Bell Ringer: Limit to 15/20 minutes

a. Work on Pantomime assignment. Pantomimes begin next class

b. Discuss quality, character and story development

2. Take up the assigned observation journal for homework

a. Plus all make up work

b. Plus all work which hasn't been turned in

3. Journal rubric handout with discussion

4. Complete scripts with discussions

a. How do we deal with all the innuendos jokes

b. all to take production notes

-props by page #

-set pieces by page #

-characters with characteristics notes

-notes of questions, problems, positives, and anything else which will help with evaluation

5. As soon as we complete the reading: begin assessment of the different plays

a. Evaluate the story arc

b. Begin to problem solve the inappropriate material

c. Consider audience issues: inappropriate materials, understanding the old jokes, etc.

6. Students will be broken into teams, each with a different script

a. Each team will work on rewriting their own script, analyzing corrections needed

English 4 CP: Monday/Tuesday: 9/8,9/14

Benchmark

*LAFS.1112.W.1.3 (W) Write narratives using structure and details

*LAFS.1112.W.4.10 (W) Write routinely over extended time frames

Essential question

*How do you develop and maintain a complete process for a long term project, writing and keeping track of all components of the assignment?

Agenda

1. Bell ringer

a. Everyone has been given a copy of the castle project and the rubric

b. Students may work with a partner to determine in simplest terms what is required of the assignment

2. Clarify everything related to the bell ringer

a. Make sure students truly understand the daily journal

b. Clarify all main parts of the project

-Manifest the castle

-Label and define all parts of the castle (minimum of 20 - more is better)

-Create a figurative language comparison for each castle label

-Maintain a time/diary log for all days and time work is done on the project

-Maintain an ongoing reading log which includes vocabulary and reading

  issues from reading needed to complete the project

-A final report to summarize the entire process (well edited) is required

-As researcher, look up all vocabulary and cite resources as needed.

3. Show castle slide show

4. Require students to create a timeline for success

a. Include the following dates:

9/8,9; 9/10,11; 9/12,15; 9/16,17; 9/18,19; 9/22,23; 9/24,25; Final deadline 9/26

5. Talk about outside reading assignment and check on their progress.

6. Begin working on project

Drama: Monday/Tuesday: 9/8,9/14

Benchmark

*TH.912.F.2.4: Analyze script to put on production

*TH.912.S.1.7: Interpret dramatic texts for production

*TH.912.O.2.4: Create pantomime showing full character arc

Daily Question

* What must go into a pantomime to develop a full character or story?

Agenda

1. Bell Ringer: Limit to 15/20 minutes

a. Set up pantomime teams and require a 3 to 5 minute pantomime

b. Only one team will present per day

c. The pantomime must show the story and/or character arc

c. All write a responsive journal

2. Take up the assigned observation journal for homework

3. Journal rubric handout with discussion

4. Complete scripts with discussions

a. How do we deal with all the innuendos jokes

5. Continue read scripts project

a. all to take project notes on

-props by page #

-set pieces by page #

-characters with characteristics notes

-notes of questions, problems, positives, and anything else which will help with evaluation

6. Readings will continue until all scripts are read, with notes.

7. As soon as we complete the reading: begin assessment of the different plays

a. Evaluate the story arc

b. Begin to problem solve the inappropriate material

c. Consider audience issues: inappropriate materials, understanding the old jokes, etc.

8. Students will be broken into teams, each with a different script

a. Each team will work on rewriting their own script, analyzing corrections needed

English 4 CP: Thursday/Friday: 9/4,5/14

Benchmark:

*LAFS.4.RI.2.5: Reading - analyze structure in text

*LAFS.912.SL.1.1: Speaking/listening: Participate actively in a range of collaborative activities

*LAFS.912.W.1.2: Writing: Write text for analysis

Daily Question:

*How do you resolve group and complex reading issues in a group activity?

Agenda:

1. Bellringer

a. What are the benefits and problems of working in groups.

2. Complete group activity (Problem-Solution)

a. Give handout: Group Structure and Proof

b. Give handout: Active Reading bookmark

c. Point out that we will decide if groups will be temporary or permanent in the future, but not today -- start thinking about it.

d. Challenge assignment

- Students are to follow the group structure guideline to accomplish the assigned task

> Teach position must be covered completely, not matter how many in the group

> All reports are to be completed as the structure dictates

- Task

> Students are to compare and contrast the two active reading handouts

+ Active Reading Bookmark

+ How to Read a Short Story

> Students may use the short story if it will help them with their comparison

>Students are encouraged to consider a graphic like charting or Venn diagram as needed

- This project may take more than one day because it is complicated and will require time to trouble shoot and perform

3. Assess and evaluate group challenge assignment

4. Hand out, go over, and assign castle project

a. Give students the grading rubric

b. Give students the figurative language handout

5. Hand out the Prologue questions (guided reading to go with other reading tactics assignments) for the Canterbury Tales. Students want a head start.

Drama: Thursday/Friday: 9/4,5/14

Benchmark

* TH.912.C.1.3: Justify response to theatrical experience.

*TH.912.F.2.4: Analyze script to put on production

*TH.912.S.1.7: Interpret dramatic texts for production

Daily Question

* How do you analyze a script for production

Agenda

1. Bell Ringer: Limit to 15/20 minutes

a. Upper Levels give introduction to pantomimes with clear explanation of quality expectations

b. Several pairs may take a try, not to exceed the time given

c. All write a responsive journal
  d. Assign an observation journal as homework

2. Journal rubric handout with discussion

3. Complete scripts with discussions

a. How do we deal with all the innuendos jokes

4. Continue read scripts project

a. all to take project notes on

-props by page #

-set pieces by page #

-characters with characteristics notes

-notes of questions, problems, positives, and anything else which will help with evaluation

5. Readings will continue until all scripts are read, with notes.

6. As soon as we complete the reading: begin assessment of the different plays

a. Evaluate the story arc

b. Begin to problem solve the inappropriate material

c. Consider audience issues: inappropriate materials, understanding the old jokes, etc.

English 4 CP: Tuesday/Wednesday: 9/2,3/14

Benchmark:

*LAFS.4.RI.2.5: Reading - analyze structure in text

*LAFS.912.SL.1.1: Speaking/listening: Participate actively in a range of collaborative activities

*LAFS.912.W.1.2: Writing: Write text for analysis

Daily Question:

*How do you resolve group and complex reading issues in a group activity?

Agenda:

1. Bellringer

a. What events/topics have we covered so far in class, and what insights have you gained from them? Limit 2 good paragraphs.

2. Take up first outside reading chapter assignments

a. Be sure to deal with hold outs and trouble shoot problems

3. Group activity (Problem-Solution)

a. Give handout: Group Structure and Proof

b. Give handout: Active Reading bookmark

c. Point out that we will decide if groups will be temporary or permanent in the future, but not today -- start thinking about it.

d. Challenge assignment

- Students are to follow the group structure guideline to accomplish the assigned task

> Teach position must be covered completely, not matter how many in the group

> All reports are to be completed as the structure dictates

- Task

> Students are to compare and contrast the two active reading handouts

+ Active Reading Bookmark

+ How to Read a Short Story

> Students may use the short story if it will help them with their comparison

>Students are encouraged to consider a graphic like charting or Venn diagram as needed

- This project may take more than one day because it is complicated and will require time to trouble shoot and perform.

Drama: Tuesday/Wednesday: 9/2,3/14

Benchmark

* TH.912.C.1.3: Justify response to theatrical experience.

*TH.912.F.2.4: Analyze script to put on production

*TH.912.S.1.7: Interpret dramatic texts for production

Daily Question

* How do you analyze a script for production

Agenda

1. Bell Ringer: Limit to 15/20 minutes

a. Watch excerpts from Casablanca

b. Listen to audio downloads for script

c. Assess how the videos show character traits for the casino owner

2. Journal rubric handout with discussion

3. Complete script 3 with discussion

a. How do we deal with all the sex jokes

4. Move on to script 3

5. Continue read scripts project

a. all to take project notes on

-props by page #

-set pieces by page #

-characters with characteristics notes

-notes of questions, problems, positives, and anything else which will help with evaluation

6. Readings will continue until all scripts are read, with notes.

7. As soon as we complete the reading: begin assessment of the different plays

a. Evaluate the story arc

b. Begin to problem solve the inappropriate material

c. Consider audience issues: inappropriate materials, understanding the old jokes, etc.

English 4 CP: Tuesday/Wednesday: 9/2,3/14

Benchmark:
*LAFS.4.RI.2.5: Reading - analyze structure in text
*LAFS.912.SL.1.1: Speaking/listening: Participate actively in a range of collaborative activities
*LAFS.912.W.1.2: Writing: Write text for analysis

Daily Question:
*How do you resolve group and complex reading issues in a group activity?

Agenda:
1. Bellringer
a. What events/topics have we covered so far in class, and what insights have you gained from them? Limit 2 good paragraphs.
2. Take up first outside reading chapter assignments
a. Be sure to deal with hold outs and trouble shoot problems
3. Group activity (Problem-Solution)
a. Give handout: Group Structure and Proof
b. Give handout: Active Reading bookmark
c. Point out that we will decide if groups will be temporary or permanent in the future, but not today -- start thinking about it.
d. Challenge assignment
- Students are to follow the group structure guideline to accomplish the assigned task
> Teach position must be covered completely, not matter how many in the group
> All reports are to be completed as the structure dictates
- Task
> Students are to compare and contrast the two active reading handouts
+ Active Reading Bookmark
+ How to Read a Short Story
> Students may use the short story if it will help them with their comparison
>Students are encouraged to consider a graphic like charting or Venn diagram as needed

- This project may take more than one day because it is complicated and will require time to trouble shoot and perform.

Drama: Tuesday/Wednesday: 9/2,3/14

Benchmark

* TH.912.C.1.3: Justify response to theatrical experience.

*TH.912.F.2.4: Analyze script to put on production

*TH.912.S.1.7: Interpret dramatic texts for production

Daily Question

* How do you analyze a script for production

Agenda

1. Bell Ringer: Limit to 15/20 minutes

a. Watch excerpts from Casablanca

b. Listen to audio downloads for script

c. Assess how the videos show character traits for the casino owner

2. Journal rubric handout with discussion

3. Complete script 3 with discussion

a. How do we deal with all the sex jokes

4. Move on to script 3

5. Continue read scripts project

a. all to take project notes on

-props by page #

-set pieces by page #

-characters with characteristics notes

-notes of questions, problems, positives, and anything else which will help with evaluation

6. Readings will continue until all scripts are read, with notes.

7. As soon as we complete the reading: begin assessment of the different plays

a. Evaluate the story arc

b. Begin to problem solve the inappropriate material

c. Consider audience issues: inappropriate materials, understanding the old jokes, etc.

English 4 CP: Thursday/Friday: 8/28,29/14

Benchmark

*LAFS.1112.RI.1.1-1.3: Interpreting text and text evidence

Daily Question

* What strategies and techniques can be used to read, understand, and analyze reading material

Agenda

1. BR: handout "How to Read a Short Story."

a. Students are to define the words in the box on the upper right hand corner.

b. The definitions go into section 2 of their notebook

c. May help each other, but each needs his own copy for his own notebook

2. Partner in groups up to 4 persons

a. Read the assigned short story, "The Oval Portrait."

b. Do all the techniques assigned in the handout

c. Be sure to include a vocabulary list from the story, as needed

3. Class assess the activity as a practice in analysis

a. Be sure that comments are defended by reason, anecdote, or example

b. Make sure students understand defend and give evidence and prove

Drama: Thursday/Friday: 8/28,29/14

Benchmark

* TH.912.C.1.3: Justify response to theatrical experience.

Daily Question

* How do you analyze a script for production

Agenda

1. Bell Ringer: Limit to 15/20 minutes

a. Sarah Sylvia Cynthia Stout, would not take the garbage out

- Watch pronunciation/diction, motions, tonal quality

2. Journal rubric handout with discussion

3. Complete script with discussion

a. How do we deal with all the sex jokes

4. Move on to script 3

5. Continue read scripts project

a. pick readers for next play

b. all to take project notes on

-props by page #

-set pieces by page #

-characters with characteristics notes

-notes of questions, problems, positives, and anything else which will help with evaluation

6. Readings will continue next class, with notes.